FULTON,
Feb. 25.- At her home, No. 710 Whitaker road, yesterday morning occurred
the death of Edith D., wife of Frederick R. Nelson, aged 89(?)years. Mrs.
Nelson had been ill for several months and death was not unexpected. The
funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the house and at
2:30 o'clock at the Universalist church, the Rev. Dr. James Vincent officiating.
Burial will be made in Mount Adnah cemetery.

The funeral
of Mary E. Wilcox will be held from her late home to-morrow afternoon at
1 o'clock, the Rev. Mr. Foster officiating. Burial will be made in Mount
Adnah.

OSWEGO,
Feb. 20.- Michael Loftus, for more than half a century an employee of the
Oswego Starch company, died suddenly at his home last evening. He had been
complaining for some time, but had not been confined to his bed. While
in the back yard he fell dead in a snow bank. He was born in Ireland more
than eighty years ago and came to this city when a young man. He is survived
by several grown up children, including Mrs. Thomas McManus of Syracuse.

Successful
Horticulturist, and Originated the Finest Red Raspberry That is Grown.

FULTON,
Feb. 20.- David H . Bradt, who died in Hannibal, Oswego county, on Wednesday,
was the oldest resident of that town and a former Justice of the Peace.
He was 93/96/98(?) years old.

He was widely
known as a successful horticulturalist, having been the originator of the
Hiram raspberry, which is considered the finest red raspberry propagated.

Mr. Bradt
left two sons, A. P. Bradt, editor of the Fulton Observer, andW. J. Bradt
of North Hannibal. The funeral was held yesterday at the hallof the North
Hannibal Grange, of which Mr. Bradt was a charter member, and a devoted
supporter.

Took the
Timber From the Forest andMade His First Keys From Bones of a Horse Which
He Found Death and Un-buried in the Woods - A Truly Skilled Workman.

PULASKI,
Jan. 8- Elijah H. Gaylord, an old resident of Pulaski, died last night
at the residence of Mrs. P. C. Bettinger in Lewis street, where he had
made his home for several months. He was about 85 years old. Two sons survive,
Allen C. Gaylord, of Syracuse and Frederick Gaylord, whose whereabouts
are unknown, he having left Pulaski at the time of the conflagration of
1881, which laid the business portion of the village in ashes.

The deceased
at one time was a resident of Syracuse. He came to Pulaski when a young
man, with his father, a Methodist preacher, from the New England States.
For more than fifty years he had been engaged in the manufacture of pianos,
and two years ago turned out his last instrument. He was a skilled workman
and was probably the only one in the country who had taken the timber from
the forest, converting it into piano cases,as well as constructing and
adjusting the more intricate parts of an instrument, and turning out a
complete piano, without assistance. Many of his pianos are in Pulaski homes.

He first
engaged in the manufacture of melodeons, and the keys of his first instrument
were turned out by him from the bones of a horse which he found in a piece
of woods near Pulaski, where the animal from which he took the bones had
been left unburied.

Mr. Gaylord
was a member of Pulaski lodge, No. 415, F. and A. M., and also of the First
Methodist church of Pulaski. The funeral arrangements have not yet been
completed.

FULTON,
Dec. 28.- Mrs. Laura A. Lovejoy passed away last evening at the age of
62/82(?) years. She is survived by one son, William J. and one daughter,
Miss Georgia Lovejoy, both of this city. Funeral services wil lbe held
at the family residence Friday afternoon at 3.15 o'clock.

Coroner
Declared Apoplexy to Be the Cause of Death - Inquest Deemed Unnecessary.

PULASKI,
Dec. 28.- Nelson Hooper, who resided with his son about seven miles northeast
of this village, died suddenly about 1 o'clock this morning. He had been
engaged in chopping wood in the woods some distance from his home, returning
about 5 o'clock last night, and soon afterward was about the barn caring
for the stock, when he was taken suddenly ill.

Mr. Hooper,
who was about 53/63(?) years old, started for the house, became dizzy just
as he reached the door, but was unable to get in. Hisson went in the door
and upon finding his father there assisted him into the house and gave
him home remedy at hand which seemed to temporarily relieve him, but he
soon grew worse and was assisted to his bed, where he remained in a semi-conscious
condition.

About midnight
the son went to him and attempted to rouse him, but was unable
to do so, the old gentleman having sunk into a deep stupor. Shortly after
the son went to his father and found him breathing heavily. Gasping, he
suddenly expired. Coroner Leroy F. Hollis of Lacona was notified and with
Dr. Fenton A. MacCallum of this village, who acted as coroner's physician,
visited the Hooper homestead, and after making a thorough investigation
and ascertaining the facts did not deem an inquest necessary, the coroner
deeming apoplexy to be the cause of death.

PULASKI,
Jan. 23.- Judah Macy, an old resident of Pulaski, died at thehome of his
son, Col. Lewis J. Macy, last evening, aged 79 years. Since the death of
his wife, fifteen years ago, he had made his home with hisson. On Christmas
morning he suffered an attack of paralysis, and anotheron Thursday, which,
combined with an organic heart trouble, was the cause of death. He leaves
three sons be sides the one mentioned above, Theodore Macy of Jacksonville,
Flas., Warren D. Macy of Beloit, Wis., who is now in England, and Charles
D. Macy of Noblesville, Ind. Mr. Macy was born in Rochester, and his parents
dying when he was a youth he went to Chatham Four Corners to live with
relatives. He learned the trade of a paper maker in that village and then
went to Manlius, Onondaga county, where he was engaged in that trade for
several years, coming to this town in 1855 and engaging in farming. Six
years later he moved to this village and resumed his trade, which he followed
sometime. He enlisted in 1862 and was attached to the One Hundred and Tenth
New York, and after a few years' service returned to Pulaski, again enlisting
in 1865, in the One Hundred and Ninety-third New York. He was a charter
member of J. B. Butler post, No. 111, G. A. R., and that organization will
conduct the burial services. The funeral will be held at the First Methodist
church at 2 o'clock next Tuesday morning.

Mrs. Mary
Rich, widow of Marathon Rich, at one time a resident of Richland, died
at a Rochester hospital on Thursday, ag ed 58 years. A son, whose whereabouts
are unknown, survives. She also leaves a brother, Capt. C. Howard Ripsom
of Pulaski. The body reached Richland this evening. The funeral will be
held at 1 o'clock on Monday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. Clara Ripsom.
Burial will be made at Richland cemetery.

OSWEGO,
Jan. 16.- William Taylor, a carpenter, 55 years old, was instantly killed
at the plant of the Oil Well Supply company yesterday afternoon. He was
in the employ of A. H. Smith, the contractor, and Foreman Rhodes had sent
him up to tighten some bolts on the horizontal shafting. In some manner
his clothing was caught and he was whirled about the shaft and killed.
He was a widower, without family, and boarded in East Second street. He
came to this city from Quebec about thirty-five years ago and it is not
known that he has any relatives living.

Mexico,
Dec. 19.- Norman W. Woodruff, one of the most prominent men of this village,
died suddenly yesterday at his home in Main street. Yesterday morning he
complained to his wife of feeling ill. Dr. F. D. Stone was called,
but Mr. Woodruff died within an hour. Death was due to acute indigestion.
Mr. Woodruff is survived by his widow and one son, George Woodruff.

Pulaski,
Dec. 19.- The Rev. Frederick Maunder conducted funeralservices
over the remains of Mrs. William H. Filkins at the FirstMethodist
church yesterday afternoon. A large number of sorrowing friends
and relatives were present, the Women's Christian Temperance union, of
which the deceased had been a member, attending in a body. Burial was made
at Riverside cemetery. Among those from out of town who attended theobsequies
were: Mr. and Mrs. Charles Filkins of Phoenix, Mr. and Mrs. BertS. Mickel
of Oswego, Louis D. Filkins and Edward L. Filkins of Syracuse, Mr. and
Mrs. Ernest Filkins of Colosse, Mrs. Charles Sheridan of Camden,
Mr. and Mrs. Oscar H. Ingersoll of Lacona, Leon and Bert Filkins
of Phoenix and Isaac H. Filkins of Hartford, Conn.

Mrs. Filkins
was a daughter of Benjamin Ingersoll, the first white malechild born
in the town of Richland.

Fulton,
Nov. 14.- The death of Mrs. Experience Slocum occurred at an early hour
this morning at the home of her son, B. S. McKinstry, in Academy street.
Mrs. Slocum was 84 years old, and is survived by her husband and three
sons, Butler E. McKinstry of this city, Frank McKinstry of Oswego
and Eugene McKinstry of Binghamton.

Prayer will
be said at the home of Mr. McKinstry in Academy street at10:30 o'clock
on Monday morning, the Rev. W. L. Sawtelle officiating.The funeral
will be held form the home of Frank McKinstry in Oswego at 2:30o'clock
on Tuesday afternoon Burial will be made in Oswego.

Central
Square, May 22,- The funeral of the Rev. Isaac Wigrig, whodied Wednesday
at his home in Main street, will be held at the M. E.church
to-morrow at 3 P. M. The Rev. W. H. Bentley of Syracuse willofficiate.
The Rev. Mr. Wigrig had been a minister in the Methodist church
for forty-four years. He leaves besides his widow one daughter, Mrs.Libbie
Clark; two grand daughters, Mrs. Mary Clark and Mrs. Hattie Burt,and one
brother, Charles Widrig of Bundys. (rest of article cut off)[Note:surname
should be Widrig.]

FULTON,
March 1. - Earl S. Brown left yesterday afternoon for New Milford,
Conn., to take charge of the body of Frank M. Torrey, son of theRev. F.
D. Torrey, former pastor of State Street Methodist church, Fulton.Mrs. Torrey
is a daughter of D. L. Brown of Broadway.

Mellie E.,
wife of Daniel Mehegan, aged 32, died at her home inWest Fifth street
yesterday afternoon, after a long illness. She leaves her husband, three
daughters and a son. The funeral arrangements have not been made. [Note:
location is Fulton.]

CONSTANTIA,
March 1.- Benjamin Phillips, who was operated on for peritonitis by Doctors
Van Duyn and Wood, died Sunday night at the home of his daughter, Mrs.
Edward Seifert. He was 54 years old and a member of the Masonic lodge,
also a member of the J. O. U. A. M. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs.
Edward Seifert, and one son, Seymour Phillips of Canastota.

OSWEGO,
Feb. 27.- The death of Edward George Malone of the drug firm of Maine &
Hennessey, which occurred Wednesday morning after a sickness of a few days
of typhoid pneumonia evoked regret from the entire community. He
was born in this city and was thirty-seven years old.

After
being graduated from the public schools he entered the employ of DoctorKingston,
druggist, where he learned the business and stayed for severalyears,
and then located in Syracuse.

On his return
to this city he was employed by C. J. Vowinkel, and abouttwo years
ago with Thomas Hennessey opened a drug store. He was aprominent
member of the Knights of Columbus and the Foresters. He wasmarried
about ten years ago. His wife died, leaving two small children,who are
now with their grandmother. It is understood that he held lifeinsurance
to the amount of $5,000.

Fulton,
April 18.- Joseph Whittle died at his home in Walradt street at an early
hour this morning. Mr. Whittle was 84 yeas old and had been a resident
of this city for 54 years. No funeral arrangements have been made.

Fulton,
March 6.- The death of Maelle(?), the infant son of Mr. and Mrs.
Fred W. Showers, occurred Saturday at their home in South First street,
death due to gotten (sic) strychnine poisoning. The child had gotten hold
of strychnine tablets and death resulted after about three hours of agony,
Dr. Whitaker attending.

The funeral
was held from the home at 10:30 this morning and from the Free Methodist
church at 11 o'clock. Burial was made in White cemetery at Ira.

FULTON,
March 14.- The funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth A. Rich was held this afternoon
at the house in State st eet at 2:30 o'clock and at the Free Methodist
church at 4 o'clock. Burial was made in Mt. Adnah.

The funeral
of Mrs. Harriett Chant(?) was held yesterday afternoon from the home of
her sister, Mrs. William Perry, in Worth street, the Rev. John Richard
officiating. Burial was made in Mt. Adnah. Mrs. Chant, whose home
was in Brooklyn, had been for two years an inmate of a Brooklyn hospital.
Her death at the age of 39 years was the result of a long and complicated
illness.

The death
of Hannah A., wife of Thomas Ingersoll, occurred at her home in North Fifth
street yesterday afternoon. She was 60 years old and is survived by her
husband and four children. The funeral will be held on Thursday afternoon
at 2 o'clock from the house, the Revs. W. G. Bassett and Nelson Reynolds
officiating. Burial will be made in Mount Adnah.

FULTON,
Feb. 18.- A. P. Bradt, editor of the Fulton Observer, yesterday received
news of the death in North Hannibal of his father, David H. Bradt. Mr.
Bradt, who was 93 years old, was the oldest man in the town of Hannibal,
having moved to North Hannibal from Ira in 1863.

He was prominent
in township affairs, having held the office of Justiceof the
Peace for eight years in Ira previous to his removal to Hannibal,and being
elected to that office for two terms in the latter place. Mr. Bradtwas a prominent
fruit grower and originated and developed the famousHiram berry
which is to-day considered the finest quality of red raspberry.

Mr. Bradt
is survived by two sons, A. P. Bradt, editor of the FultonObserver,
and W. J. Bradt of North Hannibal and five grandchildren,Mrs. Edith
Cooper, Mrs. Lita Marlette, Miss Melva Bradt and Rennie Bradt ofHannibal
and Claude E. Bradt of Fulton. Mrs. Nelson Huff of this cityis a niece
of the deceased. The funeral will be held from the hall of theNorth Hannibal
grange, of which Mr. Bradt was a charter member to-morrowmorning
at 10 o'clock, the Rev. Dr. James H. Vincent, pastor of theUniversalist
church of this city, officiating. Burial will be made in Hannibalcemetery.

FULTON,
Feb. 12.- The death of Mrs. Maria Harrison, widow of John Harrison, occurred
at her home in Second street last evening. Mrs. Harrison had been ill several
months. She had lived in this city many years and was 73 years old.

The funeral
of Mrs. Harrison's daughter, Jennie, was held yesterdayafternoon
from the home of Mrs. Boomer. The funeral of Mrs. Harrisonwill be
held from her late residence at 2:30 P. M. on Sunday.

----------------------------------------I found
the following newspaper clipping in a Bible that belonged to Lewis Bishop
of Hannibal, NY:

"DIED"

PHILLIPS
- At the family residence at Town Line. Amanda E. Phillips, wife
of Henry H. Phillips, in her 63rd year.

Hello my
name is Laureen Whitney, I'm doing research on my families and came
across your web site for Oswego Co. (Where I Live) I have an obituary for
my great Grandfather and thought you might like it for your on line files.
It was cut out without the newspaper title or date but I know it's 1896
and it might be the Syr. Newspaper. There is a picture attached which I
can send if you want it but I noticed the other obit's on your site don't
have photo's. I also have his Civil War photo if you want that. Thanks
for your site , keep up the good work.Laureen
Whitney (Fulton, NY).

Local Newspaper,
dated 1896:

Joel S. Palmer and Wife
MargaretContributed byLaureen
Whitney

Joel
S. Palmer
The Well-Known and Popular Fulton Veteran Who Was Killed Friday. Fulton,
March 6,-The funeral of Joel S. Palmer, who was killed Friday in
His blacksmith shop in this village by Being caught in the shafting, was
one ofThe largest
ever held in Fulton. About 1,200 people were in the Methodist Church. The
G.A.R., the blacksmiths, The wagonmakers, the Sons of Veterans,Women's
Relief Corps., U.V.C. And The Colunbia Circle were largely repre-sented
at the funeral.

Mr. Palmer came to Fulton early in The '60's and opened a blacksmith shopBut at
the breaking out of the civil war Enlisted and was made captian of hisCompany
in the One Hundred and Eighty-fourth Regiment, New York Volunteers, from
Fulton, serving with Gallantry throughout the rebellion, after Which he
returned and reopened his shop, Which he continued until his death.

Capt. Palmer was 68 years of age and During the time of his residence inFulton
made many friends and was Respected by all. His bright and cheeryFace was
always welcome among the old Comrades, at the camp fires of the G.A.R.,
And he will be universally missed in Fulton, and with his death Fulton
loses One of its best citizens. He has been President and trustee of Fulton
and was A past commander of the G.A.R. Post.

Oswego is called to mourn today, the death of one of her oldest and most
respected citizens - Erastus G. Jones who passed away at his pleasant
home on Syracuse Ave. at 8 o'clock last evening in his 82nd year.
Mr. Jones health had gradually failed in the past few years.
He was born in 1806 at Lewiston NY. In 1812 his father and mother
and a family of 13 children were driven off their farm by the British and
Indians. They sought refuge at Auburn , where the family remained
until 1819, when the removed to Oswego county locating in the town of Scriba
, in what was afterwards known as the Jones settlement.
Mr Jones came to Oswego 40 years ago and has been a resident of the city
ever since, carrying on business most of the time as a real estate broker.
He was never before the people for an elective office, but held the office
of Assessor for some time.
Mr. Jones was the eldest brother of the late Mrs. Richard Oliphant.
He leaves a widow but no children. The family is noted for its longevity.
Of the 13 children, ten are now living and the death of Mrs. Oliphant was
the first that occurred in the family for 50 years. Of the six brothers
who survive, Charles P. lives in this city, Guy in Scriba, Moses and Ezra
in New Haven , Anson in Oshtemio Mich. and Solomon in Fayetteville , Onondaga
County. In his early days Mr. Jones was a stone mason and with his
own hands cut the corner stone of Christ-church. He was also a sub-contractor
in the building of the Oswego canal. The funeral will occur on Saturday
at 2 P.M. from the house.

Death of
Shibney HallOswego
Palladium Times, March 18, 1908

Was a Well-Known
and Respected Farmer of Scriba

Scriba
March 17 - Shibney Hall, a well known farmer in this town, died
at his home in East Scriba Monday March 16th, and the funeral will be held
March 20th. Mr. Hall was born here about 65 years ago.
A number of years ago he and his brother William went to the town of Amboy
, where they conducted [sic] farms and threshing machines. After
the death of William, several years ago, Shibney returned to his old home
in this town and took up farming. Mrs. Hall died several years ago.
Few men in the town were more highly respected than Mr. Hall, and the announcement
of his death will be received with regret by many friends.

Mrs. Malvina
WaughOswego
Daily Times April 6, 1908

Mrs.
Malvina Waugh, one of the oldest and most respected residents of Scriba
died this morning at her home. She was born in this town and had
lived there for 93 years. During this time she has always been a
devoted member of the Baptist Church of Scriba and was respected and loved
by all who knew her. She is survived by two daughters, Miss Carrie
E. Waugh of Scriba and Mrs. Cassius Barnes of this city and three sons,
the Rev. Eugene Waugh of Utica, Frank of Oklahoma and Fred of Scriba.
The funeral will take place at her late residence at 2 o'clock Wednesday
afternoon.

Mrs. Erastus
G. JonesOswego
Daily Times July 11, 1910

Mrs.
Diana Hall, widow of the late Erastus G. Jones died last evening at
her home, 268 Syracuse Avenue . Mrs. Jones was born in Aurelius,
Cayuga County July 10th, 1910 and when six years of age came to this city,
and with the exception of ten years spent in Scriba, she had resided here
since.
She was married in 1830 to Mr. Jones and since that time was one of the
prominent members of the East Baptist church. She is survived by
three nieces Mrs. F[rances].A. Jones, Mrs. Elizabeth Alden and Mrs. [Savilla]
West of Lima NY., and three nephews, Shibley, Riley and William Jones,
[sic - actual surname Hall per will] of Scriba. Funeral Monday at
2:30 p.m.